Eating Disorders Support Group

Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.

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I dont know what to do anymore

lilduckie
lilduckie
I have been in recovery of my ED for 3 yrs now. Recently the skinny one in my head is yelling and wanting me to do thing and go back to my old ways. I am feeling where I am tired of being strong and want to give up. I dont know what to do anymore. I'm getting tired of fighting. any advice?
KayBeth
KayBeth
Not sure I really have much advice but I am in a similar position. 2 1/2 years since out of ed care. Last december officially signed off psychological services. Still on low dose of ADs but generally been doing better and better then all of a sudden just when I am feeling healthier than I have in a long time poof I start wanting to do these behaviours again. I know I don't want to go back to where I was but I am not sure I have the energy to fight. No idea why it is happening now? Or what it is about recovery that isn't attractive enough. Anyway just wanted you to know you're not on your own.

I guess if there wasn't some fight somewhere inside us we wouldn't be here and saying we don't want to go back but are worried we are too tired of saying no and winning. Because we don't really want to go back there. It's rubbish to have ed. Think of all the bad things that would come along with giving in. Take each little bit of time as it comes and don't think too long ahead. Knowing you can fight ED off for another hour is easier than thinking about the whole of your life.